Stories
Our winter places
Here’s a handy guide to which of our places are open this winter, so you can start planning some memorable days out.
Jackie Bird becomes a ranger for the day at Glencoe
National Trust for Scotland President Jackie Bird braved the rain at Glencoe National Nature Reserve to support vital conservation work.
Works begins on the new Glencoe Greenway
The Glencoe Greenway will improve safe and sustainable access into the heart of the glen for walkers, cyclists and others.
Robbie scales ‘The Thumb’ in St Kilda
A team of climbers, led by Robbie Phillips, has achieved the first ascent of a famous St Kilda sea stack in over 130 years, working with the Trust to plan the ascent safely and sustainably.
Research reveals hidden meanings behind Christmas carol
New Christmas activities at Castle Fraser have been inspired by hidden meanings in the 12 Days of Christmas carol.
Love Scotland podcast – Season 7
Welcome to the new season of our award-winning podcast. Hosted by journalist and broadcaster Jackie Bird, each episode tells some of the thrilling stories behind the Trust’s people and places.
Mast plan harming Scotland’s most beautiful views
The nationwide 4G expansion project is having a severely detrimental impact on the landscape in some of Scotland’s most beautiful and remote locations, and the Trust calling for a joined-up approach to protect Scotland’s landscapes.
Veteran tree management – a new kind of woodpecker
The Trust’s approach to veteran tree management has recently taken a leap forward with technological assistance from the PiCUS system.
A summer on Mingulay
Chris is no stranger to Scotland’s remote islands, but nothing compares to his time as a seabird ranger on the island of Mingulay.